Ex-Meta chef Kevin Wong doesn’t get Malay Archipelago story right, but Seroja at Duo Galleria still impresses

Custodian of the region it’s not, but the restaurant excels on its own merits

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Jaime Ee

Published Thu, Oct 13, 2022 · 05:02 PM

Seroja's minimalist interiors features a natural 'sculpture' of fresh and dried leaves. PHOTO: SEROJA
Seroja's menu kicks off with a trio of appetisers. PHOTO: SEROJA
Bluefin tuna wrapped around kerabu salad with a fragrance of herbs. PHOTO: SEROJA
Slow-cooked scallop on a bed of liliy bud puree, tamarind glaze and ginger-tomato sauce. PHOTO: SEROJA
Show-stopping roti paung is steamed and fried for soft, pillowy effect. PHOTO: SEROJA
Moist and crispy-skinned Samegarei loin in a Kelantanese laksam-inspired sauce. PHOTO: SEROJA
Noodles tossed in a rich chicken jus and paired with crab chawanmushi. PHOTO: SEROJA
Nasi Dagang or Trader's Rice of red rice, short-rib percik and pickles. PHOTO: SEROJA
Fluffy snow of goat's milk and salt-brined grapes. PHOTO: SEROJA
Miso-date paste crowned with coconut ice cream. PHOTO: SEROJA
Show-stopping kueh bahulu freshly baked in brass pans. PHOTO: SEROJA

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Seroja #01-30/31/32/33 Duo Galleria 7 Fraser Street Singapore 189356 Tel: 8522 2926 Open for dinner only Tues to Sat: 6pm to 11pm

SO a funny thing happened to the Malay Archipelago on its way to Sumatra for a nice Padang lunch. It’s waylaid and rerouted to Duo Galleria, kidnapped by a young chef at Seroja who has this grand idea of serving the entire region on a plate – well, maybe give or take an island or two.

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